{"product_id":"the-yellow-bus-9781250903136","title":"The Yellow Bus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Instant #1 \u003c\/i\u003eNew York Times\u003ci\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA #1 Indie Bestseller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet ready for back-to-school season and hop on board with \u003ci\u003eThe Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Loren Long's tender and hopeful modern classic about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and the journey along the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another. Every morning they climb in . . . \u003ci\u003ePitter-patter, pitter-patter, giggle, giggle-patte\u003c\/i\u003er. And they fill her with joy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs time passes, things change. The Yellow Bus gets a new driver, a new route, and new passengers, young and old. Until one day the driving stops for good, and the Yellow Bus is left on her own. And yet, no matter where she is, the Yellow Bus still finds joy and discovery in the world around her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA poignant reflection on change and the many new beginnings life has to offer, \u003ci\u003eThe Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect present for the millions heading back to school, from first-time students and returning ones, to beloved teachers and the life-long learners in all of us. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn NPR Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ALSC Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Editors Choice Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With shades of \u003ci\u003eThe Giving Tree\u003c\/i\u003e--its sweep and bittersweetness, but none of the greed--\u003ci\u003eThe Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes service over self sacrifice.\u003cb\u003e It functions as a sweet and speedy bedtime story, but a peek under the hood reveals a powerful engine.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times Book Review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A profound meditation on the passage of time. When the ride is over, \u003cb\u003e readers will emerge feeling wiser, kinder and, like the title character, filled with joy.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Echoes of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Giving Tree\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand other stories that mark the bittersweetness of accepting the change that comes with time.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York \u003c\/i\u003eMagazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"\u003cb\u003eA must-purchase\u003c\/b\u003e, this book will leave readers looking at objects around them differently long after its covers are closed.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"A moving contemplation on the passage of time, \u003ci\u003e The Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e skillfully drives home the joys of a well-lived life of purpose.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"\u003cb\u003eAll kids will benefit\u003c\/b\u003e from the added introspection of the seemingly mundane in the world around them.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Loren Long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Roaring Brook Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/25\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.2lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 10.90w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250903136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e551541 \/ Yellow Bus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/18\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2024 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2024 pg. 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2024 pg. 105\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2024 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoren Long\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling Otis picture book series, now an animated television series on Apple TV+. 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